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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Folk Legends - greatest folk artists ever!

In the 1960s, Greenwich Village was a crucible of creativity. Involvement in music was a matter of
joyous discovery, not business. Everyone knew folk music was having an enormous
impact in the Village, but was a couple of years away from being embraced on a
national scale. Dozens of cultural and popular icons got their start in the
Village's nightclub, theater, and coffeehouse scene during the 50s, 60s, and early 70s.

"Peter, Paul and Mary are not only
three of the greatest folk artists ever, but also three of the performing arts'
most outstanding champions of social justice and peace. They have lent their
time and talents to the Civil Rights Movement, labor struggles, and countless
campaigns for human rights for decades, and their compassion and commitment
remain as strong as their extraordinary artistry." [Source:Peter, Paul & Mary History]

Peter, Paul & Mary: No American folk group has lasted longer or amassed a more
loyal following than Peter, Paul and Mary; indeed, few groups of any genre have
logged more years (45) or miles (countless) in direct, yearly touring;
spreading the message and engaging the next (now four) generations.

Beginning with their debut at the Bitter End in Greenwich Village in
1961, Peter, Paul, and Mary launched a decade of recording songs that
would bring socially conscious music to the mainstream. The group is now
virtually synonymous with Folk music, but before Peter Yarrow, Paul
Stookey, and Mary Travers came on the scene, McCarthyism had forced folk
music from the likes of Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie underground. A
decade later, the trio had 11 albums and 12 hit singles, including
classics such as "If I Had A Hammer" and "Leaving On A Jet Plane," firmly establishing themselves as the most successful Folk music group of all time. [Source: Songfacts.com]

1969 Peter Paul and Mary went to No.1 on the US singles chart with
'Leaving On A Jet Plane'. The song was written by John Denver in 1966 and most famously recorded by Peter, Paul and Mary. The original title of the song was "Babe, I Hate to Go" but Denver's then producer Milt Okun convinced him to change the title.

1969Rolf Harris was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Two Little Boys', (the song was written in 1902). The Christmas No.1 of 1969 and
the last No.1 of the 60s. The song stayed at No.1 for six weeks.

1986The Housemartins were at No.1 on the UK singles chart with their
version of The Isley Brothers 'Caravan Of Love'. It was only the second a
cappella song to be a No.1 hit after 'Only You' by the Flying Pickets.

2008Britney Spears went to No.1 on the US album chart with Circus, the singer's sixth studio album. Spears explained that the album's title has a double-edged meaning. It
refers to both her life being a metaphorical circus, and also her
fondness for the actual big-top show. She said: "I like the fact that
you're always on the edge of your seat when you're at a circus... You're
never bored. You're just really engulfed in what's going on around you.
And you want to know what's going to happen next."

2012Adele was named Billboard's top artist of 2012, while her hit
record 21 was named top album of the year in the music magazine's annual
review.
The 24-year-old was the first to receive both accolades two years in a
row and the honors for Adele came in a year which saw her win six
Grammy awards and dominate the US charts.
Her second album 21 went straight to No.1 when it was released in March
2011 and did not leave the top 10 until the beginning of September
2012, during that time, it spent 24 weeks at the top spot.

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!